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That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore

Gary kicks off Radio 2's Funny Fortnight with an 80s novelty hits Mastermix (yes, really) - plus, Timmy Mallett guests on My 80s.

1 hour, 57 minutes

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Wed 25 Mar 202003:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Junior

    Mama Used To Say

    • And They Danced The Night Away.
    • Debutante.

  • Duran Duran

    Is There Something I Should Know?

    • Duran Duran - Decade.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • Pretenders

    Back On The Chain Gang

    • The Pretenders - The Singles.
    • WEA.

  • Morrissey

    Suedehead

    • Now 11, Part 1 (Various Artists).
    • Parlophone.

  • The 80s Novelty Hits Mastermix (yes, really)

    • The Tweets

      The Birdie Song

    • Bananarama & Lananeeneenonoo

      Help!

    • Morris Minor and the Majors

      Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)

    • Neil

      Hole In My Shoe

    • Andy Stewart

      Donald, Where's Me Troosers?

    • Star Turn on 45 Pints

      Pump Up The Bitter

    • Spitting Image

      The Chicken Song

    • Harry Enfield

      Loadsamoney (Doin' Up The House)

    • MC Miker G & DJ Sven

      Holiday Rap

    • Edelweiss

      Bring Me Edelweiss

    • Kenny Everett

      Snot Rap

    • Black Lace

      Agadoo

    • Russ Abbott

      Atmosphere

    • Cliff Richard

      Living Doll

    • The Firm

      Arthur Daley (E's Alright)

    • The Firm

      Star Trekkin'

    • The Toy Dolls

      Nellie The Elephant

  • Aswad

    Don't Turn Around

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.

  • Bill Conti

    Theme from Cagney & Lacey

  • Whistle

    (Nothing Serious) Just Buggin'

    • Hip Hop Don't Stop (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • Timmy Mallett: My 80s

    • Mental as Anything

      Live It Up

    • The Dream Academy

      Life In A Northern Town

    • The Colour Field

      Thinking Of You

    • The Bluebells

      Young At Heart

  • Gary's Bit In The Middle

    • Wendy & Lisa

      Waterfall

      • Wendy & Lisa.
      • Virgin.

  • Hipsway

    The Honeythief

    • Hipsway.
    • Hot Shot Records.
    • 001.

  • Kim Wilde

    You Keep Me Hangin' On

    • Now 8 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
    • 1.

  • Depeche Mode

    Personal Jesus

    • Depeche Mode - The Singles 86-98.
    • Mute Records.

  • Pet Shop Boys

    Love Comes Quickly

    • Pet Shop Boys - Please.
    • Parlophone.

  • Listener My 80s: Hollie Venn

    • Howard Jones

      New Song

    • The Style Council

      Speak Like A Child

    • Adam and the Ants

      Prince Charming

    • Madonna

      Into The Groove

  • The Originals

    • Kelly Charles

      You're No Good For Me

      • Glitterbox (For Your Disco Pleasure).
      • Defected.

  • Dan Fogelberg

    Longer

    • Dan Fogelberg - Greatest Hits.
    • Epic.

  • Deacon Blue

    Wages Day

    • Deacon Blue- Our Town (Greatest Hits).
    • Columbia.

  • Adeva

    Respect

    • The Divas Of Dance (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Beastie Boys

    She's On It

    • Licence To Ill.
    • Def Jam.

  • The Sloppy Bit

    • Taja Sevelle

      Love Is Contagious

      • Taja Sevelle.
      • WEA.

  • The Temptations

    Treat Her Like A Lady

    • From Motown With Love (Various Artists).
    • K-Tel.
    • 6.

  • The Happy Ending

    • Captain Sensible

      Happy Talk

      • Sensible Singles.
      • A&M.
      • 5.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 Mar 202022:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Wed 25 Mar 202003:00
    BBC Radio 2